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The Department of Nursing offers a challenging academic and clinical
experience within a faith based context which values each person. This is in
large part due to our exceptional faculty who are master teachers, active
clinically and involved in scholarship and professional activities. Our
faculty recognize students' different abilities, needs and learning styles,
partner with them to help develop individual talents, and love mentoring
students. We also enjoy working with alumni and the health care community at
large, and treasure the opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
supported by a faith based college.
Richard Petersen
EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Chair and Associate Professor of Nursing
MSN Program Director
273 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-1662
Rick has been in nursing education for over 15 years and has taught at the
undergraduate and master's levels. His research interest is in nursing
education with a clinical focus in adult health.
Vickie Britson
MS, ARNP, BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing
285 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-5490
Vickie is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in adult health nursing and has served
in advanced practice roles both in acute care and community based settings.
She also has extensive experience in administration of home care programs.
Barbara Condon
MS, RN, CNS, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
280 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-1758
Barbara is a content expert in adult health nursing and critical care.
She also has experience in psychiatric nursing. She is certified as a nurse
educator by the National League for Nursing. This certification
recognizes specialized knowledge, skills and abilities for nursing
educators.
Kathy Coyle
MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
276 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-5471
Kathy is a masters prepared nurse with extensive background in both acute care and
home health nursing. Her extensive nursing knowledge and background
affords nursing students a solid educational foundation.
Genene Eriksen
MSN, ARNP, BC
Associate Professor of Nursing
273 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-5497
Genene is a Family Nurse Practitioner with an extensive clinical and
educator background. She is certified by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. In addition to teaching in the graduate program,
Genene also maintains current clinical practice in the Student Health
Center.
Lori Forneris
MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
283 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-1654
Lori has a Masters in Family Case Management and has extensive experience
with evidence-based practice changes in both small and large hospital
settings. She has knowledge and experience in numerous nursing arenas
including medical-surgical, emergency, obstetrics, leadership, case
management and hospice.
Maxine Kilstrom
MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
278 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-5507
Maxine has an extensive background in nursing leadership and gerontology as
well as orthopedics and intensive care nursing. Her professional
skills provide insight and opportunity for a positive student growth
experience.
Mary Kay Nissen
MSN, RN, COHN-S
Instructor of Nursing
282 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-5458
Mary Kay is a masters prepared nurse with specialties in occupational health
and rural nursing. In addition to teaching upper level nursing courses, she conducts workshops
and seminars on topics including agricultural health and hazards.
Christine Young
MSN, RN
Instructor of Nursing
275 Heelan Hall
(712) 279-1759
Christine is a masters prepared nurse with a solid background in nursing
research. She also has clinical nurse manager experience and a secure
grasp of knowledge to guide medical-surgical and pediatric clinical
experiences for students.
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